Rainfall After Drought May Alter Tap Water Taste, Scientists Say
A chemist explains how heavy precipitation can affect the flavor and odor of drinking water due to increased organic matter and byproducts of treatment.
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Drought Exposes Ancient Shipwrecks, WWII Mines, and Mammoth Remains in Danube River
Record low water levels along Europe's second-largest river reveal historical artifacts and disrupt critical infrastructure.
Super El Niño Intensifies, Poised to Become One of Strongest on Record
Scientists warn of strengthening El Niño conditions with sea surface temperatures rising significantly above average, signaling potentially far-reaching global impacts.
Healthy Land is Economic Infrastructure, Experts Say
Investing in land restoration can build economic resilience and mitigate climate impacts, according to a new analysis.
Wildfire Threat in Europe to Triple by 2100, Study Warns
A new analysis projects a significant increase in land burned by wildfires across the continent by the end of the century, even under reduced emissions scenarios.
Wildfire Burn Area in Europe Could Triple by 2100, Study Warns
A new study projects a significant increase in land affected by wildfires by the end of the century due to climate change, even with emission reduction efforts.
US to Deploy Hospital Ship to Peru Amid El Niño Threat
The US will send the USNS Comfort to Peru's coast in February 2027 to aid in disaster preparedness and response to the climate phenomenon.
Drought Exposes Historic Shipwreck on Shrinking European River
A 1900s steam tugboat has emerged from the Sava River in Serbia, the latest relic to surface as extreme heat and drought lower water levels across the continent.
Chester Zoo Criticizes Carbon Pipeline Plan
The zoo's boss calls proposed route 'unacceptable' due to potential damage to habitats and ecosystems.